The USC Beaufort Center for the Arts has announced the addition of National Theatre Live to its lineup.
National Theatre Live brings the best of British theater to cinema screens all over the world.
“With state-of-the-art filming techniques, tailored to every play, we bring you each performance as it happens, in all it’s glory,” says the National Theatre Live release. “From close-ups that capture every flicker of emotion, to sweeping wide shots of the stage. Whether you come along to the live broadcast, or catch one of many replays, you’ll have the best seats in the house.
“You’ll also be part of something much bigger. There will be thousands of others all around the world watching along with you. Sharing every gasp, every laugh, every dramatic moment. This is theatre for everyone.”
The lineup additions opened with King Lear over Memorial Day weekend. The rest of the schedule is as follows:
June 2: 42nd Street, The Musical, 3 p.m., Sunday
June 30: The Audience, 3 p.m., Sunday – Helen Mirren reprises her Oscar-winning performance on the stage.
July 7: Small Island, 3 p.m., Sunday – An adaptation of Andrea Levy’s Windrush novel.
July 21: Hamlet, 3 p.m., Sunday – Benedict Cumberbatch plays the title role in Shakespeare’s tragedy.
All tickets are $18. They can be purchased online at uscbcenterforthearts.com, by phone at 843-521-4145 or at the door. Concessions will be serving red and white wine, bottled water and sodas.
